UN: Zodiac | Happy July!

[kaisoumods]

WHO: Everyone!
WHERE: Libra App
WHEN: July 1st
WHAT: Zodiac Network Post
WARNINGS: None!

[As June comes to an end, so comes the heavy rains and thunder that indicates the arrival of the water element month. You can't see the spirit vein through the thick clouds and deluge of water, but it's shifted into shades of blues. Everyone's devices will emit a soothing wind chime sound as a new Zodiac post appears. The chime will sound even if you have your phone turned off or on silent, and will not stop until you read their messsage and comment to it.]


Fidelio and Basilio have left the app.

[The post then continues on.]

Hello and thank you for using the Libra app.

Happy July everyone! I hope everyone had a wonderful Pride season and a good summer so far! I myself had a wonderful month, as I decided to take some time off - which is the real reason for my absence! [It was not, she was in the office every day] All and all, I'd say it was a wonderful start to the summer!

Anyway, enough about me- time for some announcements! The Kaisou Anime Convention will be happening at the Civic Center this weekend! The convention will be taking place every weekend, and there will be several family friendly panels sponsored by Zodiac- so dress up like your favorite ninjas and animes and check it out!

Also, this friday please come check out the firework show in Blue Fish Park! Zodiac is one of the many sponsors and we're excited to light up the night sky for the holiday! Please don't let the weather forecasts of heavy downpours all weekend be enough to discourage you! You gotta try to think positive after all!

Well, that's all for now! Try to stay dry and have a wonderful week!

[Note, no matter how much positive thinking you do, the firework show will definitely be rained out]


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[Users will have the option to choose their own display names and userpics if they haven't already. If nothing is chosen, the app will use their real name and a quick photo taken of them from their camera's phone.

Please note that there will be no city log this month, with the next event log being posted on the 15th. As such, players are free to make their own posts and mingles regarding city events. If you want more details on what's happening the city this month, it can be found here.

If you haven't responded to AC, you still have until 11:59am EST today to do so! Once you do, you'll be removed from this post. ]

Comments

[paraselenic]

You're correct. Surnames carry a weight to them unlike any other. You're a person trusted with holding onto a legacy, given a sense of belonging. Even if my parents had simply passed away instead of abandoning me, there is no legacy to uphold. There's nothing to belong to.

[He supposes he COULD make his own and start one, if nothing else. But like Jun had stated, it's not the same.

But Jun's little comment does spark some hope in him, though he won't show it in any visible tell. You can't take the pup out of the wolf entirely.]

I've noticed there are many here that gather together to form their own families. Maybe that's the answer I'm looking for.

As childish of an indulgence that is.

[whiteshroud]

A legacy... I never really thought about it that way, but you're not wrong. It's a lot of think about.

[The Nightroad name carried its own legacy... his father who broke free and struck back at Krusnik, and the uncle who never made it out to see the sky. It makes feel Jun a little bad the name will likely die with him, forgotten like the rest of him. After all, he intended to make sure he left as little of a mark on history as possible.

Do what must be done was truly a heavy pact to fulfill at times.

But he won't burden the wolf with any of his troubles, as it sounds like Lycaon has his own]

I don't think it's a childish indulgence at all. Everyone wants to belong somewhere.

[He wants to help, even if he knows that's not an easy task to do. One thing does come to mind]

You should come visit the Fortress of Meropide sometime. It used to be an underwater prison, but in the last year it's been converted into free housing for those who need it.

There's a lot of werewolves down here, I think you'd like it.

[paraselenic]

Que Sera Sera, I suppose.

[He knows he said to Jun that he was not going to follow in the King of Arcadia's footsteps, but it would be a tragically beautiful metaphor to be a traitorous wolf of no significant name, destined to wander the country until death as King Lycaon did.

Maybe that's a bit morbid of him. He certainly won't divulge these thoughts to the young man, that's for sure.]

Though, if I were given another chance to be born in this life, I would choose to be me again.

[Everything. His abandonment, his upbringing, his mentor, meeting Hugo, his injuries, and everything that came after.]

There are other wolves here? I would be delighted to meet them, if they would meet with me.

[Jun did say werewolf, so he's assuming they're the transforming type. The ones Hugo used to think he was until he relayed the knowledge that bipedal wolf was as 'wolf' as he could get.]

[whiteshroud]

[Jokes on you Lycaon, if you wanted that fate you shouldn't have begun working for the Vogue. You don't realize it now, but you're now part of a herd. Forever. ]

That's reassuring to hear! We've just met, but I like who you are.

[Lycaon seems like a good person, from what he can tell. Considerate and kind... both good traits to have]

There are! You're even talking to one right now. [It's him. he's the werewolf] Haha, I just usually stick to human form because I have a brother that'll try to pet me and tell me how "adorable" I am.

It can be embarrassing.

UN: HelplesslyWeak | Semi-private

[life_ethereal]

[Cue the brother!]

But you ARE adorable~! Just look at your little face!!

[And he'll send Lycaon a private direct message with the photo of Jun being a cute carbuncle. His messages will remain public, though. To leave Jun in suspense.]

He's super cute, right? Still is as a human, naturally, but he's so tiny like that~

[paraselenic]

[Ah, a familiar face--for some reason he wasn't really expecting that, but that makes it easier.]

Mr. Harumasa, you are Mr. Jun's brother? What a small world...








[That is a rabbit. Or Fennec Fox. Potentially both. His wolf pride just got shot in the heart looking at this photo. He's glad this is text to mute his 'Ah'.

Harumasa wasn't wrong, though. He was cute.]

You should be proud of that form, Mr. Jun. Your fur looks very well kept.

:)

[Still not a wolf.]

[whiteshroud]

[CHRIST. Of course he chooses NOW to show himself. ]

What did you send him Haru.

[HE'S MAKING PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE SMILEYS AT ME WHAT DID YOU SEND]

[life_ethereal]

I am! Just not by blood. We might as well be, though, with how similar the two of us are. I've got some other siblings I'm not blood related to, too~ I'll talk about them another time. This is Jun Time right now.

[Oh, Harumasa's so proud of himself for this one. Not sending Lycaon a picture of Jun in his wolf form is ALREADY paying off handsomely.]

A picture of you, of course!

[paraselenic]

Adoptive siblings...truly a wonderful bond to have.

[From what he knows of Harumasa, and...as the kids say 'from vibes', he feels like his prosthetic leg is being pulled.]

Mr. Harumasa sent a picture of a green fennec fox stating that to be your wolf form.

[whiteshroud]

Yes. It's very wonderful.

[He wants to throw Haru in the harbor He wants to throw Haru in the Harbor He wants to throw Haru in the harbor-]

That's not my wolf form.

[.... fuck he does not have pictures of his wolf form to dispute this]

[life_ethereal]

I'm so glad we all agree with that!

[He can feel the murderous intent over here and that's why he's staying at the lighthouse for a little while.]

Ohhhhh, your wolf form? I just sent the last cute thing on my phone of you~ Hang on, let me correct the mistake!

[Harumasa keeps it public as he sends a photo of Jun in his actual wolf form asleep. A white wolf with green streaks in his fur... But... That's something on his head: a wig of some kind.]

[paraselenic]

[Well at least it's a wolf this time.]

Mr. Jun. Is Mr. Harumasa bullying you.

[He IS joking, but the delivery of the text is so flat you have to wonder. Maybe you should add an 'lol' at the end like millennials do, Lycaon.]

[whiteshroud]

[.......................]

Is that what you do to me when I sleep on your couch?

[WHERE DID YOU EVEN GET A COSTUME LIKE THAT SIR. ]

Yes, yes he is Mr. Lycaon. My big brother is a total bully. When you come to the fortress, do not pet the white tiger that begs for pets. He does not deserve them.

[Is he joking? Yes. But this is what brothers do]

[life_ethereal]

[Hey hey HEY HEY HEY UNCALLED FOR]

I'm pretty sure you do the same thing to me! You and your fiance are just as much bullies to me, none of us are free from this sin!

[This is CRUELTY to tigers!!!]

Lycaon, don't listen to Jun. When I first got here, they immediately started bullying me and it hasn't stopped since!

[paraselenic]

[Time to play along with this.]

I would happily give you exclusive attention, Mr. Jun and your brother can simply watch.

[We learn not to trick the big dog Harumasa.]

[whiteshroud]

I have no idea what you're talking about, Haru. I'd never bully you.

[He says as he actively bullies him. And ohhh he's grinning. He's grinning so much]

Really? Thank you, Mr. Lycaon! That is so kind of you. He usually hogs all the pets.

[life_ethereal]

That's so false I'm shocked you can say that without being struck by lightning.

[NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!]

What do you MEAN?! Lighter pets you guys all the time!!!

[paraselenic]

You are quite welcome. Usually the louder siblings are the ones most attention hungry and the quieter ones are cast aside.

We will remedy that.

[He is not even acknowledging Harumasa. That's ice types for ya.]

[whiteshroud]

Ah... it's true. He is rather loud....

[That's right, also ignoring Harumasa on purpose. He's going to get sat on by a tiger but worth it]

Thank you, Mr. Lycaon. You are a just and generous person.

[life_ethereal]

Oh my god.

[That's it. Harumasa puts his phone down. And then he transforms into a tiger to lay on Jun. Then he's going to fight for the phone. Lycaon might get an interesting string of characters, but Harumasa will ultimately let Jun keep the phone.]

[whiteshroud]

POADFSD;LKAD;LKTWEDVPOIwr'oijgebfDFAlkrgIJOERG]]34_))(A;K;LGAPOIEAFrf'bpj

[Brb experiencing technical difficulties due to tiger]

[paraselenic]

...

[All he sees on his screen is POADFSD;LKAD;LKTWEDVPOIwr'oijgebfDFAlkrgIJOERG]]34_))(A;K;LGAPOIEAFrf'bpj]

Mr. Harumasa. I do believe your weight could break the phone and also your brother's bone structure.

[Yeah he can assume what happened.]

[whiteshroud]

[There's a pause as Jun struggles against the tiger for the phone. It's quite an epic battle, but ultimately he manages to yank his phone back.

He can't do shit about the tiger on his lap, that thing weighs more than Jun can actually lift. He'll type one handed as he gives pets with his other hand that the tiger is clearly demanding as penance. ]

It's fine. My bones are pretty hard to break.

He's without thumbs now so he won't be responding anymore.

privating this from Harumasa

[paraselenic]

[He's truly sorry you had to take the (literal) fall for him, Jun.]

So he is throwing a tantrum after all.

As long as you are alright in the end.

[Though, him being preoccupied as a tiger does give him the chance. He'll just private this for a second.]

If you don't mind, Mr. Jun, I was hoping you could help me regarding your brother. His birthday is approaching and I would like to make him something. Do you happen to know his food preferences? Simple taste profiles are enough.

Private forever!

[whiteshroud]

[Oh a filter change? Well he'll go along with it and mark his own as private]

It's fine, he's never being serious when he gets like this. His teasing aside, he's a great brother.

[Jun can admit that much. He rather Lycaon doesn't get the wrong impression about what Jun fully understood to be harmless sibling antics.]

Wow, I'm surprised you knew his birthday was coming, considering you just joined the app.

Haru likes bitter things, like coffee and bitter melon, while he's not very fond of sweets. He also really likes trying new things- the weirder, the better. Though he's got a number of dietary restrictions- I have them saved in my notes app, I can send that to you.